Education Resources: K-12

The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society does not run programs specifically tailored to the needs of early childhood and K-12 educators. CMind’s programs focus on integrating a variety of contemplative practices into post-secondary education.

However, the growing “mindful education” movement means that many visitors to our website are seeking resources on mindfulness practices in K-12 education. We have compiled these links as a rough guide to some organizations which specialize in this area. Please note that this is an expanding field, and this is not intended to be a comprehensive list!

Mind Body Awareness ProjectA non-profit organization with a unique mental training program consisting of mindfulness meditation and emotional intelligence exercises designed to strengthen youth’s minds, relieve their toxic stress, and build their ability to make better decisions.

Mindful SchoolsA non-profit organization that offers in-class instruction for children, a complete multi-level training program for adults, and other resources to support mindfulness in education.”

The Inner Kids FoundationThis program taught mindful awareness programs in under-served schools and neighborhoods in Los Angeles from 2000-2009.

Inner Strength FoundationThe Inner Strength Foundation runs 12-week programs for high school students that teaches mindfulness tools along with the fundamentals of adolescent neuroscience and a deep time perspective on cultural development.

The Tree of Contemplative Practices

The Tree illustrates some of the contemplative practices currently in use in secular, organizational and academic settings. Learn more.